desesperadamente
“desesperadamente” means “desperately” in Spanish (in a way that shows a loss of hope or extreme urgency).
desperatelyAlso: frantically, hopelessly
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Ella buscaba sus llaves desesperadamente porque llegaba tarde.
A2She was looking for her keys desperately because she was running late.
El hombre gritó desesperadamente pidiendo ayuda.
B1The man shouted desperately for help.
Necesito un vaso de agua desesperadamente.
A2I desperately need a glass of water.
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From the Spanish adjective 'desesperada' (the female version of 'desperate') combined with the ending '-mente'. It traces back to the Latin 'desperare', which means 'to be without hope'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it different from 'desesperado'?
Yes! 'Desesperado' is an adjective used to describe a person (e.g., a desperate man), while 'desesperadamente' is an adverb used to describe an action (e.g., to run desperately).
Can it be used for positive things?
Not usually. It almost always carries a sense of distress, urgency, or lack of hope.